Flexible parenting techniques
What parents need to know about bullying
Laura came home from work and found her 13-year-old son, John, lying on the bed with his new GAP sweatshirt crumpled on the floor. She gently asked him...
Deanna Marie Mason
28 of August, 2019
The lure of diet soda as a “healthy” alternative for children
Sally wants to make healthy choices for her overweight children so she decides to swap regular sugar sodas for artificially sweetened, zero-calorie diet soda...
Deanna Marie Mason
14 of August, 2019
Sexual harassment causes harm in any form
Nightly news programming gives us insight on the devastating effects of physical sexual harassment in the form of rape, groping, and unwanted touch. However, new resea...
Deanna Marie Mason
25 of April, 2019
My child is touching their private parts: Is this normal?
It is very common to find parents worried about their son or daughter touching themselves a lot. Finding our child touching his or her genitals for pleasure can be shocking. Many parents ...
Deanna Marie Mason
11 of April, 2019
Early exposure may be the key to helping your child avoid food...
Although food allergies are a common concern for parents, there are recommendations to help reduce the risk of developing severe...
Deanna Marie Mason
14 of February, 2019
Is fruit juice really healthy for my kids?
Lots of parents are looking for ways to help their children eat more fruit as part of a balanced diet. Fruit juice manufacturers and marketing teams have spent a lot of ...
Deanna Marie Mason
21 of June, 2018
Why fathers are important during the first year of life
There are so many changes that happen after the birth of a baby. Parents often feel overwhelmed with the beauty of their child and with all of the care needs of their baby. His...
Deanna Marie Mason
17 of May, 2018
Why is teen pregnancy still happening? What parents need to kn...
By understand common developmental themes related to sexuality and reproduction throughout adolescence, parents will be able to...
Deanna Marie Mason
19 of April, 2018
Every word you say builds your child’s brain: The importance o...
Talking to your baby can have lifelong benefits All parents know the intense joy of seeing their infant examining their face while they coo and chatter to their ba...
Deanna Marie Mason
15 of February, 2018
New recommendations for babies, children and teens: How much s...
Technology and digital media are transforming children’s lives Our lives have been transformed by the digital media, wireless internet access, and the vast amount of informa...
Deanna Marie Mason
18 of January, 2018
